The ParkMobile scam is a type of phishing or fake-payment scam that tricks users into entering their personal or payment information into fraudulent websites or apps that look like the real ParkMobile platform — a popular mobile parking payment service in many cities.
🚨 How the ParkMobile Scam Works
🎣 1. Fake QR Codes (Most Common)
Scammers place fake QR code stickers on parking meters or signs.
When scanned, these QR codes redirect you to a fake website that looks like ParkMobile.
The fake site asks for your:
Credit card info
Name & billing address
Sometimes login credentials
Once submitted, your data is stolen and sold or used for fraud.
🔎 Red flag: Real ParkMobile doesn’t require QR scanning from random stickers — it uses official signs and the app.
📱 2. Phishing Texts or Emails
You may receive a text or email claiming:
“Your parking session is expired. Click to pay and avoid a fine.”
Or, “There was a problem with your payment. Update your info.”
These messages include links to fake ParkMobile websites designed to steal your data.
🧿 3. Fake Apps
In rare cases, fraudulent apps pretending to be ParkMobile may appear in app stores.
Once downloaded, they harvest your payment information.
✅ Always install the ParkMobile app from official sources (App Store or Google Play) with the verified developer: ParkMobile, LLC.
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🛡️ How to Spot and Avoid the Scam
✅ Do This | 🚫 Avoid This |
|---|---|
| Use only the official ParkMobile app or website: https://parkmobile.io | Don’t scan QR codes from stickers on parking meters |
| Double-check the URL before entering info | Avoid sites that start with non-standard domains (like .xyz, .cc, or misspellings like parkrnobile.com) |
| Confirm ParkMobile signage with city branding | Don’t trust payment sites that look different from the app or official website |
| Enable 2FA on your ParkMobile account | Never enter card details into a page that just “appeared” after scanning a sticker |
| Contact ParkMobile or your local parking authority if unsure | Don’t share your login info via email or SMS links |
🧯 What To Do If You Think You’ve Been Scammed
Contact Your Bank Immediately
Report any fraudulent charges and cancel your card if needed.
Change Your ParkMobile Password
If you gave your credentials, change your login info ASAP.
Report the Scam
To ParkMobile: https://support.parkmobile.io
To the FTC (U.S.): https://reportfraud.ftc.gov
Or your country’s cybercrime reporting service.
Check for Unauthorized Sessions
In your ParkMobile app, look for unfamiliar activity.
🧠 Quick Tips
📵 Never scan QR codes from public stickers — use only what’s in the app or on official signage.
🔒 ParkMobile won’t text or email you asking for payment or login info out of the blue.
🧼 If you scanned something and it immediately asked for payment info: stop, close the browser, and check the URL carefully.
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